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http://www.topusarealestate.com/agents/common-mistakes-of-rookie-realtors/#respondTue, 16 Oct 2018 21:17:30 +0000http://www.topusarealestate.com/?p=448Common Real Estate Agent Mistakes Real estate is a multi-billion industry and that is probably why it keeps getting attention from everyone around the country. Every day there is someone who is thinking of either purchasing or selling a home. If you have been in the real estate business for several years, or if you’re thinking of venturing into it, there are several things that you should consider as a Realtor. Many people have tried to break into a real estate career, but give up after a short time, or after an early failure. Where could the problem be? Most people enter this kind of business without a proper understanding of what it entails. After getting a real estate license, many new Realtors struggle making a living. The success or failure of a Realtor is often determined by how he or she conducts a business. Read our article on What Makes a Top Real Estate Agent. There are some mistakes which are often overlooked but end up causing a lot of damage in terms of loses to a business. Avoiding such mistakes will be one great step towards achieving your goals. Lack of Communication with Clients Communication is a very key thing when it comes to any type of business. The moment a communication vacuum is created between a client and the agent, trouble sets in. Some clients are very sensitive to communication matters and once they realize that an agent is not responsive enough, they begin to cast doubts on their relationship. Many real estate buyers and sellers spend an enormous amount to time finding the right Realtor to sell their home. The agent should always be the one keeping the client up to date about the status of the house or any other relevant information regarding the deal that is underway. You need to communicate how your client wants to communicate. For instance, if the home buyer wants to contact you via Facebook Messenger – you need to respond to them on Facebook Messenger, regardless of what YOUR preference for communication is. It is important that you send text messages to your clients and return back their calls promptly. That is the best way to gain trust from customers. Not Having a Business Plan Most new Realtors, right out of even the best real estate school, often make the mistake of overlooking this step when venturing into the property business. Consequently they end up facing difficulties in managing their expectations. When getting started it is important to have a proper business plan that will help you identify short-term and long-term goals as well as a timeline and rubric for achieving them. Your business plan should include the amount you have allocated towards personal brand building as well as direct lead generation and some allocation for long term marketing channels such as search engine optimization of your real estate website. Not Being Able to Say “NO” It is not always appropriate to try and please […]

Real estate is a multi-billion industry and that is probably why it keeps getting attention from everyone around the country. Every day there is someone who is thinking of either purchasing or selling a home. If you have been in the real estate business for several years, or if you’re thinking of venturing into it, there are several things that you should consider as a Realtor. Many people have tried to break into a real estate career, but give up after a short time, or after an early failure. Where could the problem be? Most people enter this kind of business without a proper understanding of what it entails.

After getting a real estate license, many new Realtors struggle making a living. The success or failure of a Realtor is often determined by how he or she conducts a business. Read our article on What Makes a Top Real Estate Agent. There are some mistakes which are often overlooked but end up causing a lot of damage in terms of loses to a business. Avoiding such mistakes will be one great step towards achieving your goals.

Lack of Communication with Clients

Communication is a very key thing when it comes to any type of business. The moment a communication vacuum is created between a client and the agent, trouble sets in. Some clients are very sensitive to communication matters and once they realize that an agent is not responsive enough, they begin to cast doubts on their relationship. Many real estate buyers and sellers spend an enormous amount to time finding the right Realtor to sell their home. The agent should always be the one keeping the client up to date about the status of the house or any other relevant information regarding the deal that is underway.

You need to communicate how your client wants to communicate. For instance, if the home buyer wants to contact you via Facebook Messenger – you need to respond to them on Facebook Messenger, regardless of what YOUR preference for communication is.

It is important that you send text messages to your clients and return back their calls promptly. That is the best way to gain trust from customers.

Not Having a Business Plan

Most new Realtors, right out of even the best real estate school, often make the mistake of overlooking this step when venturing into the property business. Consequently they end up facing difficulties in managing their expectations. When getting started it is important to have a proper business plan that will help you identify short-term and long-term goals as well as a timeline and rubric for achieving them. Your business plan should include the amount you have allocated towards personal brand building as well as direct lead generation and some allocation for long term marketing channels such as search engine optimization of your real estate website.

Not Being Able to Say “NO”

It is not always appropriate to try and please every client. Have enough courage to reject an overpriced listing that will only end up wasting your valuable time. There is often a class of clients difficult to deal with, and when you meet with such people, it’s best to quickly evaluate your ability and potential to serve them, or to refer them to a fellow Realtor who may be more suited for the task. Most importantly, however, you always want to be honest and open with your clients.

Not Building Strong Relationships with Fellow Realtors

One way of succeeding in this the real estate industry is to build strong professional relationships with the top real estate agents in your area. By doing this you will easily understand how the industry operates, as well as connect with buyers from different corners of the country. Operating alone will definitely reduce your network scope, but it also brings with it limited resources and the opportunity to miss out on bigger deals. It is therefore important to connect with Realtors from different locations across the country.

Bad Choice of a Real Estate Broker

The choice of your real estate broker is one of the most important choices you can make as a new agent. Don’t get too caught up with your “commission split” focus more on the value proposition of the top real estate brokers in your area. Some full service real estate brokers may take more of your commission when you do sell a home but that is only due upon your personal success. If you have chosen a real estate broker that has desk fees or other consistent charges, regardless if you sell something or not, can be a killer for a new agent. There are many aspects of the commissions paid to real estate agents, don’t get too caught up in simply the “split”.

Not Hiring Help

Some agents also make the mistake of trying to perform all the hard labor work. If you are busy printing flyers, you are the most over-paid “flyer printer” in the business. Know your own worth and consider hiring an assistant or a taskmaster when your growth exceeds your pace. You should focus your time on creating a quality experience for your existing clients and brand building to acquire new customers. You should hire hep whether you hire someone to do the manual aspects of your operation such as data entry or you are busy enough to have a licensed assistant to show homes. One good assistant can help you double or triple your ability to serve multiple clients. Ultimately, the name of the game is closing deals, and a great assistant can be worth his or her weight in gold.

Not Using Professional Real Estate Photography

This is also a mistake that many real estate agents make. Just because you are a licensed Realtor does not make you a great photographer. Not having professional real photography for your listings can negatively their ability to sell. It is important to post pictures of the property that give a true representation of the buyer will see when they arrive. Touching up photos is great, and even recommended, but don’t go overboard with it. If the home doesn’t reflect itself true-to-life in the photos, all you’ll be doing is frustrating your audience of home buyers. High quality edited photos are a must when trying to sell a home.

In Conclusion

In a nutshell, succeeding in the real estate business is a matter of knowing how to deal with current issues facing the industry, having a strong reputation as an honest person. Don’t underestimate the skill to handle anything that gets thrown at you during the days before a closing. Avoiding some of the mistakes as mentioned above will go a long way in ensuring that you meet the home buyer’s or seller’s expectations and improve your business at the same time.

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http://www.topusarealestate.com/schools/top-real-estate-schools-for-2017/#respondMon, 16 Jul 2018 19:38:26 +0000http://www.topusarealestate.com/?p=405Top USA Real Estate Schools for 2017 Getting Your Real Estate License Have you considered becoming a real estate agent? It’s important to know that to practice real estate, you must first be licensed in your state. But, once you are licensed to practice real estate, you can take on clients, show listings, negotiate pricing, and help people find their dream homes, all while making your own work schedules! So how do you become a licensed real estate agent? Its not easy to be a top real estate agent. So what is the fist step in getting licensed? Well, the answer might vary depending on what state (or country) you may live in. Every state requires you to have a real estate license, but each state has their own licensing process and their rules and requirements might be different than the next state’s. To get started, one of the most important choices you will make is which real estate school you will choose. Will you want online real estate classes or live, in person training? What is the schools pass/fail rate for the real estate exam? Do they have public videos that can assist with some of the more challenges such as real estate math? Don’t underestimate the value that a good real estate school can bring, which makes choosing the right school extremely important. There are many different laws and terms for real estate agents to know and before you get your real estate license you must take a certain number of hours of education. It’s important that you take your real estate education seriously, as an estimated 87% of new agents fail within their first five years. These pre-licensing courses (so long as it’s in a certified and reputable institution) will prepare you to pass your licensing exam, and of course to become a successful agent! Finding the Right Real Estate School Choosing the best real estate school is important. Some have substantially better “pass rates” than others. Some offer online real estate courses, while some are just live, in class. How long have they been in business? What is the success rate of new real estate agents that get their licenses from there? Asking the right questions up front can save you a lot of time. Scheduling Your Real Estate Test You’ll want to schedule your exam not too long after you take your courses, so as not to forget anything you’ve learned! You may also consider taking a state licensing prep-course, which will focus directly on the types of questions you’ll be asked on the exam. Each exam is going to have some general, nation-wide information and then go into some more state-specific questions. The real estate licensing exam is designed to test your knowledge of the practices, policies, and terminology of the real estate world. This is to ensure all licensed professionals enter the business on an equal platform of basic industry knowledge. Post Licensing Some states will require you to take post licensing education requirements, […]

Getting Your Real Estate License

Have you considered becoming a real estate agent? It’s important to know that to practice real estate, you must first be licensed in your state. But, once you are licensed to practice real estate, you can take on clients, show listings, negotiate pricing, and help people find their dream homes, all while making your own work schedules!

So how do you become a licensed real estate agent?

Its not easy to be a top real estate agent. So what is the fist step in getting licensed? Well, the answer might vary depending on what state (or country) you may live in. Every state requires you to have a real estate license, but each state has their own licensing process and their rules and requirements might be different than the next state’s.

To get started, one of the most important choices you will make is which real estate school you will choose. Will you want online real estate classes or live, in person training? What is the schools pass/fail rate for the real estate exam? Do they have public videos that can assist with some of the more challenges such as real estate math? Don’t underestimate the value that a good real estate school can bring, which makes choosing the right school extremely important.

There are many different laws and terms for real estate agents to know and before you get your real estate license you must take a certain number of hours of education. It’s important that you take your real estate education seriously, as an estimated 87% of new agents fail within their first five years. These pre-licensing courses (so long as it’s in a certified and reputable institution) will prepare you to pass your licensing exam, and of course to become a successful agent!

Finding the Right Real Estate School

Choosing the best real estate school is important. Some have substantially better “pass rates” than others. Some offer online real estate courses, while some are just live, in class. How long have they been in business? What is the success rate of new real estate agents that get their licenses from there? Asking the right questions up front can save you a lot of time.

Scheduling Your Real Estate Test

You’ll want to schedule your exam not too long after you take your courses, so as not to forget anything you’ve learned! You may also consider taking a state licensing prep-course, which will focus directly on the types of questions you’ll be asked on the exam.

Each exam is going to have some general, nation-wide information and then go into some more state-specific questions. The real estate licensing exam is designed to test your knowledge of the practices, policies, and terminology of the real estate world. This is to ensure all licensed professionals enter the business on an equal platform of basic industry knowledge.

Post Licensing

Some states will require you to take post licensing education requirements, prior to your first renewal of your license. You may even be in a probationary period before you can be considered fully licensed. It is important to check your state’s requirements.

So you’ve passed the exam and you’re now a licensed real estate agent! After you’ve been practicing real estate for a while, you ought to consider (and may even be required to by your state) taking continuing education on real estate. Laws and regulations are always changing, and it’s important to stay up to date so that you can provide the best product to your customers.

]]>http://www.topusarealestate.com/schools/top-real-estate-schools-for-2017/feed/0The Top Real Estate Websites foe 2017http://www.topusarealestate.com/websites/the-top-real-estate-websites-foe-2017/
http://www.topusarealestate.com/websites/the-top-real-estate-websites-foe-2017/#respondMon, 16 Jul 2018 19:35:56 +0000http://www.topusarealestate.com/?p=403Top 5 USA Real Estate Websites i 2017 The Real Trends report for 2017 is out, and 2017 is being compiled. The top five Real Estate Websites were determined after Real Trends analyzed over 750 Real Estate Websites across the United States. They used Best Design, Best Mobile Apps, Best Neighborhood Pages, Best Property Detail, Video Strategy and Conversion Rates to rank the leaders. 2017 – 7 Best Overall Real Estate Website Results: Michael Saunders & Company Realty Austin Climb Real Estate Pacific Union William Pitt Julia B Fee Sotherby’s International Realty Elevate Realty Group NOLA Homes Search Realtor.com 2018 submissions have been made, and Real Estate Agents across the U.S. are anxiously waiting the results. What Makes The Top Real Estate Websites Land On This List Just throwing up a website these days will not work to get traffic to your site. Many factors come into play when sites such as Google, Bing and other search engines rank a website. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has identified eight ways to make visitors come back time and time again to your website. Regardless of how good a website may be, if it doesn’t get found when people search for real estate, it doesn’t matter. Website up & working 24/7, 365 days a year Nobody wants to go to a Real Estate Website only to find that it is down, or non-existent. Even a lapse in renewing your domain can cause this to happen. Staying on top of this is a must. Full IDX Search That Is Consumer Friendly At the forefront of your mind, must be the awareness that consumers come to your website to search for listings. Most users, when visiting a real estate website, want to see homes for sale. Using just your office listings is not going to be enough. Give the visitor full IDX search or do not even bother having that feature on your website. Your search tab should be the first tab on your page, an easy to find and click tab. Click Here To View & Contact Forms The purpose of a Real Estate Website is to get more business. Having the tabs for “contact an Agent for more information” as a contact form will capture the visitors information, to now become a lead. In addition, using tabs to ask them to make an appointment, receive a FREE CMA, and signing up for local market data can capture them for follow up. An automated system of follow up would be best, but the website owner still has to follow up on the leads reports and capture rates. Clear Layout & Design Keep in mind “pretty” is great, functionality is “best”. The visitor experience to the site is what will keep them coming back. Consumers looking for assistance from a Real Estate Professional want clear and easy to navigate pages. White space is okay, overwhelming the visitor with text is not. Keep it clear and concise. Useful Content The Real Estate Website needs to have useful […]

Top 5 USA Real Estate Websites i 2017

The Real Trends report for 2017 is out, and 2017 is being compiled. The top five Real Estate Websites were determined after Real Trends analyzed over 750 Real Estate Websites across the United States. They used Best Design, Best Mobile Apps, Best Neighborhood Pages, Best Property Detail, Video Strategy and Conversion Rates to rank the leaders.

2017 – 7 Best Overall Real Estate Website Results:

2018 submissions have been made, and Real Estate Agents across the U.S. are anxiously waiting the results.

What Makes The Top Real Estate Websites Land On This List

Just throwing up a website these days will not work to get traffic to your site. Many factors come into play when sites such as Google, Bing and other search engines rank a website. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has identified eight ways to make visitors come back time and time again to your website. Regardless of how good a website may be, if it doesn’t get found when people search for real estate, it doesn’t matter.

Website up & working 24/7, 365 days a year

Nobody wants to go to a Real Estate Website only to find that it is down, or non-existent. Even a lapse in renewing your domain can cause this to happen. Staying on top of this is a must.

Full IDX Search That Is Consumer Friendly

At the forefront of your mind, must be the awareness that consumers come to your website to search for listings. Most users, when visiting a real estate website, want to see homes for sale. Using just your office listings is not going to be enough. Give the visitor full IDX search or do not even bother having that feature on your website. Your search tab should be the first tab on your page, an easy to find and click tab.

Click Here To View & Contact Forms

The purpose of a Real Estate Website is to get more business. Having the tabs for “contact an Agent for more information” as a contact form will capture the visitors information, to now become a lead. In addition, using tabs to ask them to make an appointment, receive a FREE CMA, and signing up for local market data can capture them for follow up. An automated system of follow up would be best, but the website owner still has to follow up on the leads reports and capture rates.

Clear Layout & Design

Keep in mind “pretty” is great, functionality is “best”. The visitor experience to the site is what will keep them coming back. Consumers looking for assistance from a Real Estate Professional want clear and easy to navigate pages. White space is okay, overwhelming the visitor with text is not. Keep it clear and concise.

Useful Content

The Real Estate Website needs to have useful content. Focus on neighborhood statistics, links to schools system rankings, fresh and useful information. Content non-specific to the market area the website services can be anything from DIY projects, real estate news & trends, FAQs and financing information. Embedding videos on the website are another way to engage the visitor. Use a good mix of text, images and videos to grab the visitors attention.

Add Links To Your Page Content

Adding links from the home page to other pages and blogs on the website will send the visitor deeper into your site. To add value to a website, the home page should be the portal to move visitors through the site. Add clear menus with navigation tabs and links to existing content on the home page.

Use this opportunity to add video highlights of Spotlight Neighborhoods and Agent Introductions. Embedding videos of maps and other useful information will engage the visitor longer, and if you have the right search engine optimization behind your videos, you can increase the traffic to your site as well.

Social Media

In today’s social media world, successful social media links are more than just Facebook Business Pages. It is more effective to not lose visitors to the Facebook stream to distract them from what they went to the website for to begin with. Use social media “share” buttons to have the website content “shared” and “liked”. Also using social media to drive traffic to the website by using links that take the viewer back to the website to “read more” when uploading a new blog post. This will lead to more traffic to the website and keep the visitor from being distracted, and ultimately moved to other sites.

]]>http://www.topusarealestate.com/websites/the-top-real-estate-websites-foe-2017/feed/0Top Real Estate Brokers for 2017http://www.topusarealestate.com/companies/top-real-estate-brokers-for-2017/
http://www.topusarealestate.com/companies/top-real-estate-brokers-for-2017/#respondMon, 16 Jul 2018 19:34:26 +0000http://www.topusarealestate.com/?p=401Top USA Real Estate Brokers in 2017 Inc.com puts out an annual list of top privately owned companies, included in this list is privately owned Real Estate Companies. The following is their list of the top 5 privately Owned Real Estate Companies ranked based on their growth over 3+ years: Excel Group 4,694% $34.4m Real Estate Worth Clark Realty 3,493% $5.1m Real Estate Redefy Real Estate 3,154% $9.6m Real Estate The K Company Realty 2,869% $10m Real Estate YourPark.com 2,461% $3m Real Estate Top USA Real Estate Franchise Company Based on the 2015 results from Inman, franchiser Re/Max is again the number 1 ranked Real Estate Company by Entrepreneur magazine’s 2015 Franchise 500 list. This list ranks franchise companies by evaluating the latest trends in the industry, and how they are positioned for the most growth. Entrepreneur magazine also takes into account the financial stability, size, financing options and number of years in business. Other Top Real Estate Franchise Companies that made the list: HomeVestors of America, Inc. Keller Williams Realty Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Every Great Company Has A Great Broker It’s long been said, “behind every great man, is a great woman”, well the same holds true for a Top Real Estate Company. Behind every great Real Estate Company is a great Real Estate Broker. The broker is responsible for the day to day operations of the Real Estate Company, as well as many other tasks of running a successful business. To have a Top Real Estate Company the Broker must effectively: Recruit Top Real Estate Agents Manage and oversee a the team of Real Estate Agents Follow up on leads for buyers and sellers Assist the Real Estate Agent Team in pricing & staging listings Assist the Real Estate Agent Team in negotiating for their clients Keep accurate records and financial documentation for the office Offer education and sales meetings to their Agent Team As well as the above mentioned tasks, many Real Estate Brokers still continue to work their book of business. By doing this, they add to the number of listing inventory that their agents can receive opportunity calls on, and convert to sales for the office. Every Great Broker Has Great Agents The ability to be a Top Real Estate Company has to have a Top Real Estate Broker that recruits and retains Top Real Estate Agents. The Real Estate Agents bring the clients and the listings to the office. Every successful Broker knows that recruiting multi-million dollar producers, paying them well and offering education is the key to retaining these Top Real Estate Agents. Every day agents are being called by other Brokers attempting to woo them away from their current Real Estate Company. Technology In Top Real Estate Companies The Broker, coupled with the company, has to offer the most up to date technology to today’s tech savvy Real Estate Agents to assist them in their success. The best real estate companies will have a powerful, IDX powered real estate search showing all homes […]

Inc.computs out an annual list of top privately owned companies, included in this list is privately owned Real Estate Companies. The following is their list of the top 5 privately Owned Real Estate Companies ranked based on their growth over 3+ years:

Excel Group

4,694%

$34.4m

Real Estate

Worth Clark Realty

3,493%

$5.1m

Real Estate

Redefy Real Estate

3,154%

$9.6m

Real Estate

The K Company Realty

2,869%

$10m

Real Estate

YourPark.com

2,461%

$3m

Real Estate

Top USA Real Estate Franchise Company

Based on the 2015 results from Inman, franchiser Re/Max is again the number 1 ranked Real Estate Company by Entrepreneur magazine’s 2015 Franchise 500 list. This list ranks franchise companies by evaluating the latest trends in the industry, and how they are positioned for the most growth. Entrepreneur magazine also takes into account the financial stability, size, financing options and number of years in business.

Other Top Real Estate Franchise Companies that made the list:

Every Great Company Has A Great Broker

It’s long been said, “behind every great man, is a great woman”, well the same holds true for a Top Real Estate Company. Behind every great Real Estate Company is a great Real Estate Broker. The broker is responsible for the day to day operations of the Real Estate Company, as well as many other tasks of running a successful business. To have a Top Real Estate Company the Broker must effectively:

Recruit Top Real Estate Agents

Manage and oversee a the team of Real Estate Agents

Follow up on leads for buyers and sellers

Assist the Real Estate Agent Team in pricing & staging listings

Assist the Real Estate Agent Team in negotiating for their clients

Keep accurate records and financial documentation for the office

Offer education and sales meetings to their Agent Team

As well as the above mentioned tasks, many Real Estate Brokers still continue to work their book of business. By doing this, they add to the number of listing inventory that their agents can receive opportunity calls on, and convert to sales for the office.

Every Great Broker Has Great Agents

The ability to be a Top Real Estate Company has to have a Top Real Estate Broker that recruits and retains Top Real Estate Agents. The Real Estate Agents bring the clients and the listings to the office. Every successful Broker knows that recruiting multi-million dollar producers, paying them well and offering education is the key to retaining these Top Real Estate Agents. Every day agents are being called by other Brokers attempting to woo them away from their current Real Estate Company.

Technology In Top Real Estate Companies

The Broker, coupled with the company, has to offer the most up to date technology to today’s tech savvy Real Estate Agents to assist them in their success.
The best real estate companies will have a powerful, IDX powered real estate search showing all homes for sale. Agents are becoming more and more tech savvy requiring the Real Estate Company to keep up with them. Successful agents know when their brokerage is assisting them in their success, and they will remain loyal.

Technology today is not just having computers available, it is paper-less pipelines, social media explosion and websites utilizing SEO services to gain the highest online authority. With smart phone apps and for sale signs that use text ability for drive by clients to obtain digital flyers right on their phones, Top Real Estate Companies are adding these options to agent compensation packages. Top Real Estate Companies will have to continue to dedicate an amount of profit to always maintaining the best available technology for their Real Estate Agents and clients.

Location-Location-Location

Gone are the days of a brick and mortar Real Estate Office on “every corner“, but if a Real Estate Company is going to have a traditional office, they need to be on the “best corner“. Top Real Estate Companies with the brick and mortar offices know that traffic count and signage will determine the amount of walk-in traffic.

Today’s traditional Real Estate Companies are using less and less space per Agent in the office. Today’s Top Producer’s are not requiring huge offices, they would rather have larger splits, more technology and administrative help. Many Top Real Estate Agent’s do not require office space at all. They work from their home office, and their cars. This strengthens the fact that Top Real Estate Companies must realize the importance of technology available to attract these Top Producing Agents.

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http://www.topusarealestate.com/agents/what-makes-a-top-real-estate-agent/#respondMon, 16 Jul 2018 19:31:54 +0000http://www.topusarealestate.com/?p=399What Makes a Top USA Real Estate Agent? Real Estate Agent Compared To A REALTOR® Top Real Estate Agents are typically members of the National Association of Realtors, and able to use the designation, REALTOR®. Along with the right to use the REALTOR® title in their print and digital marketing, the membership offers education, statistics, benefits and discounts with companies that a Real Estate Agent would find beneficial. Most importantly, REALTORS® are held to a higher standard of ethics. This is not to say that Real Estate Agents are not ethical, it just means that REALTORS® are required to adhere to NARs Code of Ethics. NAR gives it’s members until Dec. 31 of each year to complete the required approved ethic’s course for that year. You can most often distinguish between a Real Estate Agent and a REALTOR®, by the wearing of NAR’s REALTOR® designation pin. It’s A Full Time Career Many Real Estate Agent’s fail their first year in the industry because they don’t treat it like the full time job that it is. Being an independent contractor means you are working for yourself. Your success, and your failure ultimately is a result of your actions, or lack of action. The successful Real Estate Agent will tell you that they go to work every day, work a regular schedule and handle their business as a “business”. They set goals, retain business coaches to help grow their business, keep accurate records and maintain mileage logs. Also, the savvy Real Estate Agent is always marketing themselves, and farming for new business through social media, websites and joining local organizations. Many Real Estate Agent’s grow their business by joining their local Chamber of Commerce, BNI Groups and serving on committees withing their local board of REALTORS®. The top Real Estate Agents across the nation work long hours, weekends and holidays. A rewarding career, but also a demanding one. Tools Of The Trade Top Real Estate Agents have to stay up to date with the latest technology to do business in today’s real estate industry. Smart phones, tablets, laptops, and GPS are just a few of the tools you will see a top agent carrying around. Gone are the days of the Broker’s keeping keys at the office that need to be checked out for every showing. Real Estate Agents today also have to carry some type of tech tool that allows them access to the lockboxes used on homes listed for sale. These lockboxes contain the keys to the home for sale. Supra is one brand of lockbox, which is made by GE and operates on an infrared system. This box can be opened from an agents cell phone, or other electronic device. There is also a lockbox made by Sentrilock, which is owned by NAR. Most top agents find the Sentrilock to be superior to the Supra lockbox because it offers more individualized features. The lockboxes of today record who enters the home for sale by the use of the Ekey or Smartphone Application that opens the lockbox. This record […]

Real Estate Agent Compared To A REALTOR®

Top Real Estate Agents are typically members of the National Association of Realtors, and able to use the designation, REALTOR®. Along with the right to use the REALTOR® title in their print and digital marketing, the membership offers education, statistics, benefits and discounts with companies that a Real Estate Agent would find beneficial. Most importantly, REALTORS® are held to a higher standard of ethics. This is not to say that Real Estate Agents are not ethical, it just means that REALTORS® are required to adhere to NARs Code of Ethics. NAR gives it’s members until Dec. 31 of each year to complete the required approved ethic’s course for that year. You can most often distinguish between a Real Estate Agent and a REALTOR®, by the wearing of NAR’s REALTOR® designation pin.

It’s A Full Time Career

Many Real Estate Agent’s fail their first year in the industry because they don’t treat it like the full time job that it is. Being an independent contractor means you are working for yourself. Your success, and your failure ultimately is a result of your actions, or lack of action. The successful Real Estate Agent will tell you that they go to work every day, work a regular schedule and handle their business as a “business”. They set goals, retain business coaches to help grow their business, keep accurate records and maintain mileage logs.

Also, the savvy Real Estate Agent is always marketing themselves, and farming for new business through social media, websites and joining local organizations. Many Real Estate Agent’s grow their business by joining their local Chamber of Commerce, BNI Groups and serving on committees withing their local board of REALTORS®. The top Real Estate Agents across the nation work long hours, weekends and holidays. A rewarding career, but also a demanding one.

Tools Of The Trade

Top Real Estate Agents have to stay up to date with the latest technology to do business in today’s real estate industry. Smart phones, tablets, laptops, and GPS are just a few of the tools you will see a top agent carrying around. Gone are the days of the Broker’s keeping keys at the office that need to be checked out for every showing. Real Estate Agents today also have to carry some type of tech tool that allows them access to the lockboxes used on homes listed for sale. These lockboxes contain the keys to the home for sale.

Supra is one brand of lockbox, which is made by GE and operates on an infrared system. This box can be opened from an agents cell phone, or other electronic device. There is also a lockbox made by Sentrilock, which is owned by NAR. Most top agents find the Sentrilock to be superior to the Supra lockbox because it offers more individualized features.

The lockboxes of today record who enters the home for sale by the use of the Ekey or Smartphone Application that opens the lockbox. This record provides electronic reports that the Real Estate Agent can use to follow up on showings. This type of follow up is then shared with the homeowner. Sometimes, this follow up is what is needed to get a homeowner on target with pricing or needed repairs.

It is a fact, that homes for sale that have a lockbox on the door, get more showings than those that have to wait for the listing agent to be available to let the buyer’s agent in.

Top Real Estate Agents Return Their Calls

NAR has reported that the number one complaint from the public when dealing with a Real Estate Agent, is that they never answer or return their calls. The best REALTORS know that their business hangs on keeping good communication habits. They are responsible for being there for their clients questions, scheduling inspections and appraisals. They also may receive calls from other agents about their listings. It is good business to treat co-op agents and brokers with the same respect they would want in return, and many times that starts by simply returning a phone call. Top Real Estate Agents know that the co-op agent phone call is most likely because they have a ready, willing and able buyer for one of their listings.

Real Estate Agents Have a Specialty

There are many aspects of being a real estate agent. Many of the top real estate agents in the country have a specialty in which they focus on. Choosing a REALTOR that has a definitive area of specialty, where you are buying or selling is a definitive plus . For instances, some agents may focus on a specific neighborhood within a major city, commercial real estate. Some may focus on residential leasing while other focus on residential foreclosures.

Today, we see many REALTOR focusing on specific types of properties. For instance, if you are buying or selling a condo, using an agent who specializes in condominium sales is a huge advantage. Dealing with a REALTOR that specializes in condos, you will have an agent who is much more proficient in reviewing condo documents. They may already have relationships with the agents on the HOA board of the local condo complexes.

It’s Not All About The Money

The best Real Estate Agents will tell you, it is not always about the money. Many times, it’s about the relationships that get built. Some of the deals that take the most time, may have the least monetary pay out. Working hard to assist a family in obtaining the American Dream of home ownership is a reward within itself.

Though the earning potential is limitless for Top Real Estate Agent’s, they will tell you they worked their way up, and nothing came easy. They will also admit it was worth every late night call and weekend showing. Always treating every client professionally, means they will be more likely to receive referrals from that client. This industry is built on reputation and referral business.

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Want to find out who are the top real estate marketers in the US?

Well, you have found the right place. The real estate marketers below have all proven to be top in their field. Some of the people on the list below work for some of the largest real estate brands in the country. Some that make the list of top marketers in real estate are Digital Marketing agencies that specialize, specifically in the real estate. The list would not be complete without those special real estate brokers who not only handle the marketing of their brokerage, but they make sure tho have a hand in each aspect of their advertising.

In today’s world, if you are in the real estate, you better be a rock star at marketing. If that is not the case, you better have someone hired, that understands the intricacies of real estate, handling your marketing on a day to day basis.

Digital Marketing vs Traditional Marketing

Are you still spending your advertising dollars in print? If so, you really need to be reaching out to the marketers on the list below for some pointers. Although there may be a unique, niche that exists in someones local market (that’s what everyone says) you should have very little of your resources allocated to print advertising. Many of the other “old school” real estate marketing techniques that have been tried and true over the years should be sunsetted also. That means if you still think that mailing out sports calendar magnets to set yourself apart in real estate, you need to take a fresh look at what is happening in 2018 for real estate marketing.

For the most part, what has set the below list of marketers apart is their ability to leverage technology in their real estate marketing campaigns. That doesn’t mean that each of them are computer nerds, but they understand what the tech does and makes sure that it works for them.

How We Put Our List Together

Before we get to our list of the Top Real Estate Marketers in the US, its important to understand how we choose our winners. We didn’t want our list to be all super huge marketing firms or just a list of good agents that are hyper-active on Facebook. We wanted to touch a little on all aspects of the spectrum of real estate marketing and choose best of class. You will notice that some of our list make their living specifically in marketing, some for one company and some as an agency; while some are brokers, agents and teams that seem to have found a special sauce for marketing succeeds.

Each person on this list shines in their respective area proving that their is no single way to be successful in real estate marketing.

Chris Smith

Author, Keynote Speaker & Co Founder of Curator

Chris Smith has set himself apart in the real estate marketing industry by leveraging technology that already exists and combining it with real estates agents struggle for time and motivational speaking. All rolled together and you get a well respected real estate marketer. Currently his company Curator to over $10 Million in annual, recurring revenue. His work has been featured in Forbes, Inc, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Bill Gassett

Real Estate Broker, Marketer, Social Media Guru

Bill Gassett is a real estate agent and owner of Maximum Real Estate Exposure. Bill has dominated the real estate blogging landscape by leveraging original real estate content, written from an actual real estate practitioner. With tons of Google+ groups, Bill has created his very own content delivery system leveraging Google’s very own social media platform. Bill has been featured in multiple write ups about the cutting edge of real estate marketing.

Stephen Waring

Marketing & Communications Director for the Latter & Blum Family of Companies.

Stephen has years of marketing experience from running his own traditional marketing agency to heading up all of the marketing efforts for one of the largest real estate companies in the country.

The Latter & Blum Family of Companies consists of multiple real estate brands that are all dominate in their respective markets including Latter & Blum, C.J. Brown, Van Eaton and Romero, Noles Frye, Moffett Realty, Realty Associates and a handful of real estate franchises.

In addition to his marketing duties, Stephen also oversaw the Builder/Developer Services division of the company. This relatively new division within the company supports builders and developers by marketing and selling the product that they produce to the public. This support included; advertising, market positioning, competitive market analysis, sales & lead management, and much more.

Stephen has made a name for himself by keeping on top of the most current marketing trends while maintaining multiple brands all with a consistent message.

Stephann Cotton

Founder and CEO of Cotton & Company

Cotton & Company is a full service real estate marketing agency specializing in combining a wealth of experience in real estate marketing with cutting edge, integrated marketing solutions. Handling a wide variety of real estate vertices including destination resorts, private country clubs, urban condominiums, master planned communities, there is not much they have not covered in their over 40 years in the business.

Buddy Blake

Owner of RE/MAX Essential

The name Buddy Blake is synonymous with real estate in the Wilmington NC area. Known for aggressive, fresh and professional marketing, Buddy has made a name for himself nation-wide for his consistent use of technology in real estate marketing. Buddy has been named a Top Real Estate Marketer 10 of the last 12 years. Most recently, Buddy was awarded the lifetime achievement award by RE/MAX and a Top Ten Video Influencers by the real estate tech company Bomb Bomb.

Kerby Skurat

Lead Agent and Marketer for Kerby & Cristina

To round out our list of great real estate marketers is Kerby Skurat. Kerby is one half of the Kerby & Kristina team out of the Twin Cities. Only about 10 years in the game, Kerby has grown his company to 11 agents that produce over 350 home sale per year in a hyper-competitive market. The success of Kerby & Cristina is attributed to their willingness to try new marketing ideas and customer service. With a strong perpetuity toward lead cultivation, follow-up and metrics, they consistently compete with some of the largest and most reputable real estate brands in the country.

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Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:58:26 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=271Why change your cleaning services to green cleaning services? Yes, green cleaning is better for the environment, but it is also better for your health. Health benefits of green cleaning services There are health benefits to using a green cleaning service in your home or your office. Easier to breather for people with allergies, sinus issues, asthma, or other lung issues because there are no harsh chemical fumes in the air Reduces dust and allergens with the use of proper mats Nontoxic products reduce hazards of chemical illnesses Reduces allergic reaction to artificial fumes or spills that can show up as breathing issues and hives as well as rashes Improves overall air quality inside These are benefits you do not get from regular cleaning services that use chemical products to clean. Not only do the chemical products cause health issues for those who already have a severe problem such as asthma but they can cause serious problems such as poisoning, cancer, and more. Environmental benefits of green cleaning services Some of the benefits to the environment with green cleaning services include: Less toxic waste Less water and air pollution Uses all natural, non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners Uses recycled paper products With regular cleaning services, you end up with more waste, including toxic waste from the chemicals used that are removed with paper towels that are thrown away or with sheets that are then washed which puts the toxic waste in the water system. What to look for in a green cleaning service When looking for a green cleaning service to use here are some things to look for: What type of products do they use? Are they all natural and biodegradable? Do they use recycled paper products that are then recycled or reusable spray bottles and microfiber clothes that are sanitized after use? What type of mats do they use at the doorways? Will those mats trap dirt and dust that carry allergens? Are their vacuums equipped with Hepa filters to keep allergens and dust from being released into the air? Always look for companies who have the EPA Safer Choice logo and ask questions them to give details on the products they use One thing to remember just as with any regular cleaning service always check with the BBB to see what grade the company has been giving by the BBB Make sure they are licensed and bonded Whether you are looking for a green cleaning service for your business or your home if you look for the components listed above you should find an excellent green cleaning service. One other thing beyond the health and environmental aspects of green cleaning services you will like is that it costs less. Starting a green cleaning service If you are thinking to start a cleaning service why not make it a green cleaning service. More and more people are looking for green cleaning services to help protect their health and the environment. What will you need if you decide […]

Health benefits of green cleaning services

Easier to breather for people with allergies, sinus issues, asthma, or other lung issues because there are no harsh chemical fumes in the air

Reduces dust and allergens with the use of proper mats

Nontoxic products reduce hazards of chemical illnesses

Reduces allergic reaction to artificial fumes or spills that can show up as breathing issues and hives as well as rashes

Improves overall air quality inside

These are benefits you do not get from regular cleaning services that use chemical products to clean. Not only do the chemical products cause health issues for those who already have a severe problem such as asthma but they can cause serious problems such as poisoning, cancer, and more.

Environmental benefits of green cleaning services

Some of the benefits to the environment with green cleaning services include:

Less toxic waste

Less water and air pollution

Uses all natural, non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners

Uses recycled paper products

With regular cleaning services, you end up with more waste, including toxic waste from the chemicals used that are removed with paper towels that are thrown away or with sheets that are then washed which puts the toxic waste in the water system.

What to look for in a green cleaning service

When looking for a green cleaning service to use here are some things to look for:

What type of products do they use? Are they all natural and biodegradable?

Do they use recycled paper products that are then recycled or reusable spray bottles and microfiber clothes that are sanitized after use?

What type of mats do they use at the doorways? Will those mats trap dirt and dust that carry allergens?

Are their vacuums equipped with Hepa filters to keep allergens and dust from being released into the air?

Always look for companies who have the EPA Safer Choice logo and ask questions them to give details on the products they use

One thing to remember just as with any regular cleaning service always check with the BBB to see what grade the company has been giving by the BBB

Make sure they are licensed and bonded

Whether you are looking for a green cleaning service for your business or your home if you look for the components listed above you should find an excellent green cleaning service.

Starting a green cleaning service

If you are thinking to start a cleaning service why not make it a green cleaning service. More and more people are looking for green cleaning services to help protect their health and the environment. What will you need if you decide to start a green cleaning service?

Here is a list of things you will need to do to start:

Survey the area you want to service to see how high the demand for green cleaning services is

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Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:04:15 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=264How To Find The Right Agent For You Remember how nervous you were when you bought your first house? Well get ready to experience that plus a little added anxiety now that you’re planning to sell your home. There are ways to lessen that anxiety and take some of the pressure off your shoulders. The best way to do that is to hire an experienced real estate agent or broker. When planning to sell your home, the first thing on your mind is that you want to get the greatest possible return on your investment by finding the most qualified buyers. If you are looking for a quick sale, then marketing, showings, negotiations and your closing must all be handled in a tight time frame and that can lead to mistakes without a professional realtor at your side and watching your back. In other words, you might not want to tackle all that on your own. So, with so many different brokerages and real estate agents out there, how can you know who to trust with the task of selling your home? To help you answer that question, here are a few tips and some interview questions that you should be asking potential agents before deciding which one to choose to list your home. Get referrals from people who have worked with the agent Word-of-mouth referrals are great, but you want to make sure that those referrals are coming from someone who has worked directly with an agent. Ask the person referring the agent if they have worked directly with the agent or know of someone who has. A referral should convey an agent’s quality of work, communication style and manner of treating clients. Interview at least three agents You don’t get just one bid if you are renovating or getting a new roof so, likewise, you should interview at least three real estate agents when choosing a REALTOR. All should be interviewed in person to see if you feel comfortable with them. Trying to work with an agent that you don’t like or can’t communicate clearly can cause the stress levels of selling to escalate quickly. Don’t default to a popular brokerage or the first agent you find on Yelp or Angie’s List, do your research. Just because someone else likes them or gives them a good review doesn’t mean that they will be a good fit for you and, just because someone has a real estate license doesn’t make them a real estate expert. Don’t make the mistake of going with the first agent you meet or hear about. Again, do your own research. Look at productivity and education You can research an agent’s credentials online to make sure that the agent or company that you’re considering is licensed to practice in your state. You can also visit an agent’s website to check their current and recently sold listings to get an idea of their sales record. Look for agents that have sold a lot of similar properties […]

Remember how nervous you were when you bought your first house? Well get ready to experience that plus a little added anxiety now that you’re planning to sell your home. There are ways to lessen that anxiety and take some of the pressure off your shoulders. The best way to do that is to hire an experienced real estate agent or broker.

When planning to sell your home, the first thing on your mind is that you want to get the greatest possible return on your investment by finding the most qualified buyers. If you are looking for a quick sale, then marketing, showings, negotiations and your closing must all be handled in a tight time frame and that can lead to mistakes without a professional realtor at your side and watching your back. In other words, you might not want to tackle all that on your own.

So, with so many different brokerages and real estate agents out there, how can you know who to trust with the task of selling your home? To help you answer that question, here are a few tips and some interview questions that you should be asking potential agents before deciding which one to choose to list your home.

Get referrals from people who have worked with the agent

Word-of-mouth referrals are great, but you want to make sure that those referrals are coming from someone who has worked directly with an agent. Ask the person referring the agent if they have worked directly with the agent or know of someone who has. A referral should convey an agent’s quality of work, communication style and manner of treating clients.

Interview at least three agents

You don’t get just one bid if you are renovating or getting a new roof so, likewise, you should interview at least three real estate agents when choosing a REALTOR. All should be interviewed in person to see if you feel comfortable with them. Trying to work with an agent that you don’t like or can’t communicate clearly can cause the stress levels of selling to escalate quickly. Don’t default to a popular brokerage or the first agent you find on Yelp or Angie’s List, do your research.

Just because someone else likes them or gives them a good review doesn’t mean that they will be a good fit for you and, just because someone has a real estate license doesn’t make them a real estate expert. Don’t make the mistake of going with the first agent you meet or hear about. Again, do your own research.

Look at productivity and education

how to choose the right agent

You can research an agent’s credentials online to make sure that the agent or company that you’re considering is licensed to practice in your state. You can also visit an agent’s website to check their current and recently sold listings to get an idea of their sales record. Look for agents that have sold a lot of similar properties to yours in your area.

Real estate agents have the opportunity to earn professional designations from trade organizations such as the National Association of Realtors and other professional real estate groups. While there are plenty of credible, experienced real estate agents out there who don’t have these designations, the extra training that one puts into their trade shows a commitment to learning and offering the best industry practices and delivering top-notch services.

Ask the right questions

When interviewing potential agents, it’s important to be prepared with a list of questions that will help you determine if they are qualified and have the right experience not only to market your home, but to get it sold quickly and at the best price.

What are the comparable listings in my neighborhood? If an agent doesn’t have a list of comparable homes that have sold in your neighborhood, that can be a huge red flag. Comps, as they are called in the industry, are the standard to determine your home’s value and settle on the asking price. A good comparative market analysis shows current listings and homes that have been sold in the past three to six months similar to yours in size and amenities.

What do you think my home is valued at and why? Most agents will want to walk through your home to take notes and see the condition of your home. This helps them to compare other homes in similar condition so they can provide you with an asking price they feel is in line with market conditions and your goals. You and your agent may not agree at first on the asking price and though it is important to have an agent that will support your decisions, you also need an agent who is willing to tell it like it is. The right agent will challenge your idea and perception and help you to understand the reasons why. Also, it is important to price your home aggressively when originally listed, that is when your home will get the most attention by potential buyers.

What will you do to market my home? A good agent will have a laid out plan that will promote your listing to the right pool of buyers. Postcards, open houses, virtual tours, professional photography and/or broker tours for buyers’ agents (particularly for luxury homes) are all tools that may be in their marketing plan. Be sure to ask for examples of marketing materials and check out their website to see how they promote their listings. Do they have a list of potential buyers looking to move to your area?

Are you a full-time real estate agent? This question may seem odd but it can be crucial as selling a home will require full-time effort and shouldn’t be handled part time. You don’t want to hire an agent who can’t take calls or show your home during the week because they are working somewhere else. Find out how long they have been selling real estate and how many listings they’ve sold recently. If they haven’t closed a deal in several months, that could be a reason for concern.

What is your commission rate? The typical real estate commission is around 6% and that is often split with the buyer’s agent. Some agents might be willing to negotiate their commission, but don’t bank on it. After all, you are paying for a professional service. You can leave the commission question for last, but make sure you understand before you make a decision how much you’ll be charged and what exactly is included.

Next steps to hire a listing agent

Once you’ve met with a few agents and found one you click with, you’ll want sign a listing agreement when you will agree to certain terms of service at the agreed upon commission rate. Typically, a contract will range from 90 to 120 days. An average home sale will usually take about 40 to 60 days to get from the listing stage to an accepted offer. This timeline could be shorter or longer, based on local market conditions.

Now that you’ve decided on an agent, the tough part is over, relax and let your real estate agent take the wheel. All you need to do is keep the lines of communication open with your agent so you know what’s happening with the sale of your home.

Needless to say, TOP USA Real Estate provides the service of finding the best real estate agent in your area, specifically for your needs. If you would like us to give you a list of the TOP real estate agents in your market just contact us.

]]>The Best Real Estate Brokers in North Carolinahttp://www.topusarealestate.com/companies/best-real-estate-brokers-north-carolina/
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:10:26 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=188 Choosing the Right Real Estate Broker Choosing the best real estate broker when selling your home in North Carolina can make all of the difference in the world. You will find that the most successful real estate brokers, in any state specialize in selling your home fast – and at the right price. North Carolina Real Estate Real estate varies dramatically across North Carolina. Most real estate broker work within a specific region. Each region has certain specialties. Western North Carolina is generally a mountainous, more rural region. For instance around Ashville NC, the homes you will find will generally have some land. You wont see too many condos. On the other hand homes in Wilmington NC will be coastal properties. Wilmington was recently rated one of the most affordable cities to live in North Carolina. Many condos and waterfront homes. You will want to find the best real estate broker in your area. We strongly recommend NOT using the nationwide real estate portals such as Zillow or Trulia. Experience Matters The best real estate brokers generally have years of extensive industry experience, real estate brokers are committed to excellence in all selling and buying services. This includes timely access to home and property listings, along with dedicated services for both buyers and sellers. They also specialize in virtual tours, along with physical walk-throughs and open houses. As always, the best real estate brokers use high-end photography to capture and showcase homes for buyers. This allows them to effectively market your home, while attracting and engaging clients across the board. Choosing a Real Estate Broker When looking for the right real estate brokers, industry experience is a must. They must also stay abreast of all the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to ensure timely services and results for all buyers and sellers. Agents should also be using the latest technologies for optimal client communications. This includes the social media platforms, which are great for marketing and advertising home and business property sales. These networks also enable REALTORS, buyers and sellers to interact with one another. This is a great way to answer all questions and concerns, while ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all those involved. Choosing Your Broker Real Estate Services To Look For in a Real Estate Broker The best real-estate companies must offer the following services for buyers and sellers:: Virtual tours, physical tours, walk-throughs, Open Houses, and short-sale services. The ability to connect interested buyers to a range of available property listings -at any time. Ensuring seller offers are met across the board – with the right buyers and the righty co-offers. Professional photography, social media access, wireless device access, and customer service that leaves a smile on all buyer and seller faces. For more information, simply contact your local real estate agent today.

Choosing the Right Real Estate Broker

Choosing the best real estate broker when selling your home in North Carolina can make all of the difference in the world. You will find that the most successful real estate brokers, in any state specialize in selling your home fast – and at the right price.

North Carolina Real Estate

Real estate varies dramatically across North Carolina. Most real estate broker work within a specific region. Each region has certain specialties. Western North Carolina is generally a mountainous, more rural region. For instance around Ashville NC, the homes you will find will generally have some land. You wont see too many condos. On the other hand homes in Wilmington NC will be coastal properties. Wilmington was recently rated one of the most affordable cities to live in North Carolina. Many condos and waterfront homes. You will want to find the best real estate broker in your area. We strongly recommend NOT using the nationwide real estate portals such as Zillow or Trulia.

Experience Matters

The best real estate brokers generally have years of extensive industry experience, real estate brokers are committed to excellence in all selling and buying services. This includes timely access to home and property listings, along with dedicated services for both buyers and sellers.

They also specialize in virtual tours, along with physical walk-throughs and open houses. As always, the best real estate brokers use high-end photography to capture and showcase homes for buyers. This allows them to effectively market your home, while attracting and engaging clients across the board.

Choosing a Real Estate Broker

When looking for the right real estate brokers, industry experience is a must. They must also stay abreast of all the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to ensure timely services and results for all buyers and sellers. Agents should also be using the latest technologies for optimal client communications.

This includes the social media platforms, which are great for marketing and advertising home and business property sales. These networks also enable REALTORS, buyers and sellers to interact with one another. This is a great way to answer all questions and concerns, while ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all those involved.

Choosing Your Broker

Real Estate Services To Look For in a Real Estate Broker

The best real-estate companies must offer the following services for buyers and sellers::

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Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:07:46 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=176 The Best Real Estate Broker in Aledo The best real estate companies offer the best closing rates. They also specialize in selling your home fast – but at the right price. With years of extensive industry experience, the best real estate brokers are committed to excellence in all selling and buying services. Aledo Tx This brings us to the little town of Aledo TX. Aledo is an area outside of Granbury Tx – which has a variety of properties including large single family homes, commercial properties, vacant land and even mansions! Aledo has a much higher average sales price than the average American home for sale. The medium sales price in Aledo is over $400,000 and the dollar per square foot is almost $150! These are tremendous statistics for such a small town. Who is the Top Broker in Aledo? I’m sure that is what everyone is waiting for…well — that award goes to Elevate Realty Group! Elevate has exploded on the real estate scene by quickly becoming the top real estate broker in the Granbury area. All of that has been done with only 16 real estate agents! What Does It Take To Be The Best Broker? This includes timely access to home and property listings, along with dedicated services for both buyers and sellers. They also specialize in virtual tours, along with physical walk-throughs and open houses. As always, the best real estate brokers use high-end photography to capture and showcase homes for buyers. This allows them to effective market your listings, while attracting and engaging clients across the board. Real Estate Experience is a Must When looking for the right real estate brokers, industry experience is a must. They must also stay abreast of all the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to ensure timely services and results for all buyers and sellers. Agents should also be using the latest real estate technologies for optimal client communications. This includes the social media platforms, which are great for marketing and advertising home and business property sales. These networks also enable REALTORS, buyers and sellers to interact with one another. This is a great way to answer all questions and concerns, while ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all those involved. Professional Services are Essential The best real-estate companies must offer the following services for buyers and sellers:: • Virtual tours, physical tours, walk-throughs, Open Houses, and short-sale services. • The ability to connect interested buyers to a range of available property listings – at any time. • Ensuring seller offers are met across the board – with the right buyers and the righty co-offers. • Professional photography, social media access, wireless device access, and customer service that leaves a smile on all buyer and seller faces. For more information, simply contact your local real estate agent today.

The Best Real Estate Broker in Aledo

The best real estate companies offer the best closing rates. They also specialize in selling your home fast – but at the right price. With years of extensive industry experience, the best real estate brokers are committed to excellence in all selling and buying services.

Aledo Tx

This brings us to the little town of Aledo TX. Aledo is an area outside of Granbury Tx – which has a variety of properties including large single family homes, commercial properties, vacant land and even mansions! Aledo has a much higher average sales price than the average American home for sale. The medium sales price in Aledo is over $400,000 and the dollar per square foot is almost $150! These are tremendous statistics for such a small town.

Who is the Top Broker in Aledo?

I’m sure that is what everyone is waiting for…well — that award goes to Elevate Realty Group! Elevate has exploded on the real estate scene by quickly becoming the top real estate broker in the Granbury area. All of that has been done with only 16 real estate agents!

What Does It Take To Be The Best Broker?

This includes timely access to home and property listings, along with dedicated services for both buyers and sellers. They also specialize in virtual tours, along with physical walk-throughs and open houses. As always, the best real estate brokers use high-end photography to capture and showcase homes for buyers. This allows them to effective market your listings, while attracting and engaging clients across the board.

Real Estate Experience is a Must

When looking for the right real estate brokers, industry experience is a must. They must also stay abreast of all the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to ensure timely services and results for all buyers and sellers. Agents should also be using the latest real estate technologies for optimal client communications. This includes the social media platforms, which are great for marketing and advertising home and business property sales. These networks also enable REALTORS, buyers and sellers to interact with one another. This is a great way to answer all questions and concerns, while ensuring a smooth and efficient process for all those involved.

Professional Services are Essential

The best real-estate companies must offer the following services for buyers and sellers::

• Virtual tours, physical tours, walk-throughs, Open Houses, and short-sale services.
• The ability to connect interested buyers to a range of available property listings – at any time.
• Ensuring seller offers are met across the board – with the right buyers and the righty co-offers.
• Professional photography, social media access, wireless device access, and customer service that leaves a smile on all buyer and seller faces.

]]>Which is the Best Real Estate Website to Use When Selling Your Home?http://www.topusarealestate.com/websites/best-real-estate-selling-home/
Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:42:53 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=170 Which is the Best Real Estate Website to Use You want to expedite the sale of your home. For that to happen you have to use a website that displays as many real estate listings as possible. Not only listing count, but listing accuracy matters. Home buyers get frustrated when many of the listings they see have expired, been sold or are offered at a different price. Many people assume that they should use Zillow, Realtor.com or Trulia because they are the biggest real estate websites in the country. While these may help you sell your home they are not necessarily going to do it fast. It is okay to understand why may would be confused by this – they assume that size means success. This is not necessarily true. Having All The Local Listings The way to sell your home as fast as possible is to make sure its on the local websites – which have all the LOCAL listings. The best way to do this is to use local broker websites – these are websites that contain IDX to display all real estate brokers’ listings. IDX allows REALTORS to share information and show each other’s listings, meaning that your listing will be cast far and wide. The wider the net that faster it becomes for you to get a buyer. Real Estate Market Information Its nothing new to find a real estate website that has property listings. One of the main factors that a website can provide to a potential home buyer is real estate market statistics. Providing timely statistics on real estate values, crime rates, absorption rate, level of inventory and schools is what keeps a potential home buyer on a website longer. Real estate market statistics provide real value. To go even further, some sites explain their real estate statistics. Another super useful feature that is gaining traction on the best real estate websites is explaining real estate terms. With all of the jargon used in a real estate transaction, explanation of real estate terminology is extremely helpful and can keep a user on the site longer. Local Broker Websites There are many real estate broker websites so you should be selective when you choose. Although when you add your home for sale to the local MLS – it should appear on all of the local real estate broker websites that participle in the MLS. The difference is, the broker that you list your home with — may display your home listing different. They may have a “featured listings” section of the site for instance. The best local real estate sites will come up in a Google search for localized real estate terms. Getting on page one of Google for real estate terms is not an easy process. That being said, when you see a real estate website ranking well on Google, it shows they have put a lot of time, effort and money into their site. Finding the Best Real Estate Website Find […]

Which is the Best Real Estate Website to Use

You want to expedite the sale of your home. For that to happen you have to use a website that displays as many real estate listings as possible. Not only listing count, but listing accuracy matters. Home buyers get frustrated when many of the listings they see have expired, been sold or are offered at a different price. Many people assume that they should use Zillow, Realtor.com or Trulia because they are the biggest real estate websites in the country. While these may help you sell your home they are not necessarily going to do it fast. It is okay to understand why may would be confused by this – they assume that size means success. This is not necessarily true.

Having All The Local Listings

The way to sell your home as fast as possible is to make sure its on the local websites – which have all the LOCAL listings. The best way to do this is to use local broker websites – these are websites that contain IDX to display all real estate brokers’ listings. IDX allows REALTORS to share information and show each other’s listings, meaning that your listing will be cast far and wide. The wider the net that faster it becomes for you to get a buyer.

Real Estate Market Information

Its nothing new to find a real estate website that has property listings. One of the main factors that a website can provide to a potential home buyer is real estate market statistics. Providing timely statistics on real estate values, crime rates, absorption rate, level of inventory and schools is what keeps a potential home buyer on a website longer. Real estate market statistics provide real value. To go even further, some sites explain their real estate statistics. Another super useful feature that is gaining traction on the best real estate websites is explaining real estate terms. With all of the jargon used in a real estate transaction, explanation of real estate terminology is extremely helpful and can keep a user on the site longer.

Local Broker Websites

There are many real estate broker websites so you should be selective when you choose. Although when you add your home for sale to the local MLS – it should appear on all of the local real estate broker websites that participle in the MLS. The difference is, the broker that you list your home with — may display your home listing different. They may have a “featured listings” section of the site for instance. The best local real estate sites will come up in a Google search for localized real estate terms. Getting on page one of Google for real estate terms is not an easy process. That being said, when you see a real estate website ranking well on Google, it shows they have put a lot of time, effort and money into their site.

Find one that has a reputation for fast and profitable sales. Remember, just because a sale is fast doesn’t mean it is profitable – you may sell fast because you are selling cheap thereby losing out. If you get 10 full price offers on your home in the first two days — your home may be UNDER PRICED. You want to sell your home for the best price possible so you want a shortlist of buyers who are prepared to offer you what you are asking or even higher if possible.

Broker Connections

Many real estate brokers have e-mails of potential home buyers that have signed up for an account on their site. This means that they have the potential to “reach out” to those buyers and let them know about your home now on the market.

Find the Right Real Estate Broker

If you are not familiar with how to use these kinds of websites find a broker who is. Although many brokers use the websites we mentioned at the beginning there are others who understand that broker websites are the way to go and they are constantly exchanging information with other brokers about listings on these sites.

]]>Why You Should Work With Only the Best Real Estate Companieshttp://www.topusarealestate.com/companies/work-best-real-estate-companies/
Tue, 16 May 2017 20:49:26 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=164 Dealing With Real Estate Companies Buying or selling a property requires that you use real estate brokers. Many property owners, however, find themselves confused because there are so many real estate companies – which one should one use? The only way you can avoid mistakes is to seek out the best real estate brokers in your area. These are the ones who have a track record of selling or buying properties fast, negotiating deals that favor their clients and helping their clients throughout the process. All Real Estate Companies are NOT Equal Today, the best real estate companies are using technology to ensure that they sell properties fast. If you want to put your property on the market you should be looking for a broker who has invested in technology and software that finds buyers, compares property prices, prepares homes for viewing and so on. Gone are the days when homes and other properties would stay on listings for months. Real Estate Technology is Important They use advanced technology to make sure that potential buyers get excellent views of properties. In fact, today virtual tours of homes for sale are used to make sure that potential buyers get the best view so that within a short time of listing a property the best real estate brokers are able to find the best buyer. Choosing a Real Estate Company When you are shopping for a real estate agent ask them to explain to you the steps that they will take to make sure that they can sell your property in a short time. Discuss how he will keep you updated – will he call, text, email? Also, confirm whether or not they will take you through the whole process – there are some who only find buyers and don’t finish up the paperwork. Unless you have experience in selling real estate dealing with all the paper that a deal generates can be tedious and confusing.

Dealing With Real Estate Companies

Buying or selling a property requires that you use real estate brokers. Many property owners, however, find themselves confused because there are so many real estate companies – which one should one use? The only way you can avoid mistakes is to seek out the best real estate brokers in your area. These are the ones who have a track record of selling or buying properties fast, negotiating deals that favor their clients and helping their clients throughout the process.

All Real Estate Companies are NOT Equal

Today, the best real estate companies are using technology to ensure that they sell properties fast. If you want to put your property on the market you should be looking for a broker who has invested in technology and software that finds buyers, compares property prices, prepares homes for viewing and so on. Gone are the days when homes and other properties would stay on listings for months.

Real Estate Technology is Important

They use advanced technology to make sure that potential buyers get excellent views of properties. In fact, today virtual tours of homes for sale are used to make sure that potential buyers get the best view so that within a short time of listing a property the best real estate brokers are able to find the best buyer.

Choosing a Real Estate Company

When you are shopping for a real estate agent ask them to explain to you the steps that they will take to make sure that they can sell your property in a short time. Discuss how he will keep you updated – will he call, text, email? Also, confirm whether or not they will take you through the whole process – there are some who only find buyers and don’t finish up the paperwork. Unless you have experience in selling real estate dealing with all the paper that a deal generates can be tedious and confusing.

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Tue, 16 May 2017 20:40:30 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=157What are the Best Real Estate Websites to Help Me Sell My Property Fast? The time has come to sell your home and you are wondering on which website you should list on. While big sites like Zillow, Realtor.com and Trulia work they may not give your property the best chance to sell fast. The best sites to list with are broker websites. These are websites that are set up by individual brokers using IDX so that they can show each other’s listings giving properties a lot more visibility. IDX stands for Internet Data Exchange and it comes with several advantages: • It allows brokers to list all kinds of data, allowing potential buyers to gather more information about properties. • Brokers can see listings on each other’s websites allowing for visibility therefore faster sales. • Because more and more people are using broker sites they have become a great source of property information. • The people who visit these sites tend to stay for longer which is great because the more information they can take in about a property the higher the chances that they will make up their minds to buy. • If you are a buyer you get the kind of information that you need to make up your mind fast. • Because the owner’s details are listed buyers can contact them directly allowing for negotiations and a faster sale. The Best Real Estate Websites When hiring a realtor it is important to find out whether they work with the best real estate websites – it will make a big difference in terms of how long it takes you to get a buyer. If you are thinking of buying you should also shop on these top real estate websites because you see more properties and you get more information. If you list on older websites, those that don’t use IDX, it will take longer for you to get a buyer.

What are the Best Real Estate Websites to Help Me Sell My Property Fast?

The time has come to sell your home and you are wondering on which website you should list on. While big sites like Zillow, Realtor.com and Trulia work they may not give your property the best chance to sell fast. The best sites to list with are broker websites. These are websites that are set up by individual brokers using IDX so that they can show each other’s listings giving properties a lot more visibility. IDX stands for Internet Data Exchange and it comes with several advantages:

• It allows brokers to list all kinds of data, allowing potential buyers to gather more information about properties.

• Brokers can see listings on each other’s websites allowing for visibility therefore faster sales.

• Because more and more people are using broker sites they have become a great source of property information.

• The people who visit these sites tend to stay for longer which is great because the more information they can take in about a property the higher the chances that they will make up their minds to buy.

• If you are a buyer you get the kind of information that you need to make up your mind fast.

• Because the owner’s details are listed buyers can contact them directly allowing for negotiations and a faster sale.

The Best Real Estate Websites

When hiring a realtor it is important to find out whether they work with the best real estate websites – it will make a big difference in terms of how long it takes you to get a buyer. If you are thinking of buying you should also shop on these top real estate websites because you see more properties and you get more information. If you list on older websites, those that don’t use IDX, it will take longer for you to get a buyer.

]]>What Makes a Good Real Estate School?http://www.topusarealestate.com/schools/real-estate-schools/
Wed, 05 Apr 2017 21:20:47 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=151Getting Your Real Estate License Have you considered becoming a real estate agent? It’s important to know that to practice real estate, you must first be licensed in your state. But, once you are licensed to practice real estate, you can take on clients, show listings, negotiate pricing, and help people find their dream homes, all while making your own work schedules! So how do you become a licensed real estate agent? Its not easy to be a top real estate agent. So what is the fist step in getting licensed? Well, the answer might vary depending on what state (or country) you may live in. Every state requires you to have a real estate license, but each state has their own licensing process and their rules and requirements might be different than the next state’s. To get started, one of the most important choices you will make is which real estate school you will choose. Will you want online real estate classes or live, in person training? What is the schools pass/fail rate for the real estate exam? Do they have public videos that can assist with some of the more challenges such as real estate math? Don’t underestimate the value that a good real estate school can bring, which makes choosing the right school extremely important. There are many different laws and terms for real estate agents to know and before you get your real estate license you must take a certain number of hours of education. It’s important that you take your real estate education seriously, as an estimated 87% of new agents fail within their first five years. These pre-licensing courses (so long as it’s in a certified and reputable institution) will prepare you to pass your licensing exam, and of course to become a successful agent! Finding the Right Real Estate School Choosing the best real estate school is important. Some have substantially better “pass rates” than others. Some offer online real estate courses, while some are just live, in class. How long have they been in business? What is the success rate of new real estate agents that get their licenses from there? Asking the right questions up front can save you a lot of time. Scheduling Your Real Estate Test You’ll want to schedule your exam not too long after you take your courses, so as not to forget anything you’ve learned! You may also consider taking a state licensing prep-course, which will focus directly on the types of questions you’ll be asked on the exam. Each exam is going to have some general, nation-wide information and then go into some more state-specific questions. The real estate licensing exam is designed to test your knowledge of the practices, policies, and terminology of the real estate world. This is to ensure all licensed professionals enter the business on an equal platform of basic industry knowledge. Post Licensing Some states will require you to take post licensing education requirements, prior to your first renewal of your […]

Have you considered becoming a real estate agent? It’s important to know that to practice real estate, you must first be licensed in your state. But, once you are licensed to practice real estate, you can take on clients, show listings, negotiate pricing, and help people find their dream homes, all while making your own work schedules!

So how do you become a licensed real estate agent?

Its not easy to be a top real estate agent. So what is the fist step in getting licensed? Well, the answer might vary depending on what state (or country) you may live in. Every state requires you to have a real estate license, but each state has their own licensing process and their rules and requirements might be different than the next state’s.

To get started, one of the most important choices you will make is which real estate school you will choose. Will you want online real estate classes or live, in person training? What is the schools pass/fail rate for the real estate exam? Do they have public videos that can assist with some of the more challenges such as real estate math? Don’t underestimate the value that a good real estate school can bring, which makes choosing the right school extremely important.

There are many different laws and terms for real estate agents to know and before you get your real estate license you must take a certain number of hours of education. It’s important that you take your real estate education seriously, as an estimated 87% of new agents fail within their first five years. These pre-licensing courses (so long as it’s in a certified and reputable institution) will prepare you to pass your licensing exam, and of course to become a successful agent!

Finding the Right Real Estate School

Choosing the best real estate school is important. Some have substantially better “pass rates” than others. Some offer online real estate courses, while some are just live, in class. How long have they been in business? What is the success rate of new real estate agents that get their licenses from there? Asking the right questions up front can save you a lot of time.

Scheduling Your Real Estate Test

You’ll want to schedule your exam not too long after you take your courses, so as not to forget anything you’ve learned! You may also consider taking a state licensing prep-course, which will focus directly on the types of questions you’ll be asked on the exam.

Each exam is going to have some general, nation-wide information and then go into some more state-specific questions. The real estate licensing exam is designed to test your knowledge of the practices, policies, and terminology of the real estate world. This is to ensure all licensed professionals enter the business on an equal platform of basic industry knowledge.

Post Licensing

Some states will require you to take post licensing education requirements, prior to your first renewal of your license. You may even be in a probationary period before you can be considered fully licensed. It is important to check your state’s requirements.

So you’ve passed the exam and you’re now a licensed real estate agent! After you’ve been practicing real estate for a while, you ought to consider (and may even be required to by your state) taking continuing education on real estate. Laws and regulations are always changing, and it’s important to stay up to date so that you can provide the best product to your customers.

]]>The Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and Brokerhttp://www.topusarealestate.com/agents/difference-agent-broker/
Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:55:37 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=116The difference between an agent and broker Are you new to the world of real estate? Are you looking to buy, sell, or rent property? Knowing that you want to find the best REALTOR to assist you, there are a couple things you will want to understand first. You might have noticed that the various titles for real estate professionals can be quite confusing. What doesn’t help is that sometimes people uses these titles interchangeably, but it’s important to note the differences between these people. It’s also important that you understand that there are different requirements to use these titles. Real Estate Agent vs. Real Estate Broker A real estate agent can refer to any person who has earned a real estate license. There are several different areas these people can work in, including sales professionals, associate broker, or brokers. There are many different requirements that vary by state (and country) for becoming a licensed real estate agent. Now, you may have also heard the term REALTOR®. This is a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. These professionals are bound to uphold all standards and the code of ethics brought forth by the association. So a REALTOR® is always a type of real estate agent, but not all real estate agents can be called REALTORS®. (Though many people have come to use this term incorrectly—think when people call a garbage receptacle a Dumpster. Technically Dumpster is a brand and only refers to the garbage receptacles made by that brand). So what is a real estate broker? A broker is a real estate agent who is further studied and educated than the basic agent level. These people have taken an additional exam and met even more state requirements to become a licensed broker. Brokers can work on their own (without a firm) and can hire their own agents. Some people break this down further into what is call a real estate associate broker, which is someone who is licensed as a broker, but chooses to work under the management of a broker. Sometimes the interchangeability of these titles, and the common misunderstanding of the differences between the jobs can make buying, selling, or renting a more confusing process. Hopefully, now that you know these subtle differences, you can more easily navigate the world of real estate.

The difference between an agent and broker

Are you new to the world of real estate? Are you looking to buy, sell, or rent property? Knowing that you want to find the best REALTOR to assist you, there are a couple things you will want to understand first. You might have noticed that the various titles for real estate professionals can be quite confusing.

What doesn’t help is that sometimes people uses these titles interchangeably, but it’s important to note the differences between these people. It’s also important that you understand that there are different requirements to use these titles.

Real Estate Agent vs. Real Estate Broker

A real estate agent can refer to any person who has earned a real estate license. There are several different areas these people can work in, including sales professionals, associate broker, or brokers. There are many different requirements that vary by state (and country) for becoming a licensed real estate agent.

Now, you may have also heard the term REALTOR®. This is a real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. These professionals are bound to uphold all standards and the code of ethics brought forth by the association.

So a REALTOR® is always a type of real estate agent, but not all real estate agents can be called REALTORS®. (Though many people have come to use this term incorrectly—think when people call a garbage receptacle a Dumpster. Technically Dumpster is a brand and only refers to the garbage receptacles made by that brand).

So what is a real estate broker? A broker is a real estate agent who is further studied and educated than the basic agent level. These people have taken an additional exam and met even more state requirements to become a licensed broker. Brokers can work on their own (without a firm) and can hire their own agents.

Some people break this down further into what is call a real estate associate broker, which is someone who is licensed as a broker, but chooses to work under the management of a broker.

Sometimes the interchangeability of these titles, and the common misunderstanding of the differences between the jobs can make buying, selling, or renting a more confusing process. Hopefully, now that you know these subtle differences, you can more easily navigate the world of real estate.

]]>Choosing the Best Real Estate Schoolhttp://www.topusarealestate.com/schools/choosing-best-real-estate-school/
Wed, 15 Mar 2017 14:23:21 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=84How to Choose the Best Real Estate School You have made up your mind to pursue a career in real estate and it is time for you to choose a real estate school that will provide you with the skills you need. There are many real estate schools throughout the US, but if you are looking for the best real estate schools there are certain qualities you should be looking for. The first is how long the school has been around. The older a school is the better – over the years it has studied and understood the real estate laws and regulations and had time to incorporate them into the curriculum. State and national bodies recognize real estate schools that have exemplary performance. When you are looking for somewhere to get a real estate education you should look out for schools that have won the praise of important institutions. If you look online you will see that there are many online real estate schools popping up. Be very careful with these. You should only choose real estate online courses that are developed by a renowned institution. Look into whether they will help you get your real estate license – you want to be able to work as soon as you are done studying. Find out whether the owners of the school have been active in real estate – if they haven’t sold any properties they do not have the skills to teach others how to do so. They should be respectable people who are well respected in their communities. Lastly, look at how much schools charge. In order to get a fair idea of fees you should get two or three quotes. That said, do not choose a school because it is cheap – it may be that way because it doesn’t have a very good curriculum. Choose for the quality of the courses rather than how much a school charges.

You have made up your mind to pursue a career in real estate and it is time for you to choose a real estate school that will provide you with the skills you need. There are many real estate schools throughout the US, but if you are looking for the best real estate schools there are certain qualities you should be looking for. The first is how long the school has been around. The older a school is the better – over the years it has studied and understood the real estate laws and regulations and had time to incorporate them into the curriculum.

State and national bodies recognize real estate schools that have exemplary performance. When you are looking for somewhere to get a real estate education you should look out for schools that have won the praise of important institutions.

If you look online you will see that there are many online real estate schools popping up. Be very careful with these. You should only choose real estate online courses that are developed by a renowned institution. Look into whether they will help you get your real estate license – you want to be able to work as soon as you are done studying.

Find out whether the owners of the school have been active in real estate – if they haven’t sold any properties they do not have the skills to teach others how to do so. They should be respectable people who are well respected in their communities.

Lastly, look at how much schools charge. In order to get a fair idea of fees you should get two or three quotes. That said, do not choose a school because it is cheap – it may be that way because it doesn’t have a very good curriculum. Choose for the quality of the courses rather than how much a school charges.

]]>Finding The Best Real Estate Websitehttp://www.topusarealestate.com/websites/finding-best-real-estate-website/
Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:00:23 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=81Finding the Best Real Estate Websites to Meet Your Needs Finding the Best Real Estate Websites to Meet Your Needs When it comes to the best real estate websites, most people think of Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia. However, these are not real estate broker websites, which contain IDX to display a full range of real-estate brokers and listings. Unknown to many people, the nationwide real estate portals generally do not get a full data feed (or IDX feed) from the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). This means that in many instances, they WILL NOT have ALL of the listings available. To get all of the local real estate listings, you should look at a local real estate broker or agent website – as they get direct access to the listing database held by the MLS. In order to find the top real estate website to meet your needs, you have to conduct adequate research on the Web. This includes checking Google’s top real-estate websites – but also those firms that specialize in your particular area or region. With local search results continuing to be of paramount importance, you may be able to find local agents that are not affiliated with high-end commercial selling or buying firms. In fact, local agents tend to offer more value –since they specialize in your immediate area or vicinity. What to Look for in any Real Estate Site? The best real-estate websites should have content that is easy to scan and digest. They should also have templates that are easy to navigate, along with user-friendly menus and plenty of valuable resources. The latter can include links to social media posts pertaining to the current real-estate industry trends. Blogging is also essential for sites – and content should always be industry-specific and of the highest quality. Most of all, buyers or seller should be able to find the current pricing trends for their homes or properties. This includes how much homes are selling for – on average – in your area. This helps interested buyers make worthwhile offers to match what your asking offers as well. What Else to Look For? Real-estate websites must also be precise and concise. This means they must be able to effectively market your home to local and regional buyers. They should also offer comparative listings – which allow sellers to see average buying or selling rates in their respective areas. As always, there should be plenty of pertinent links along with contact information for all interested buyers and sellers. Top Real Estate Websites

Finding the Best Real Estate Websites to Meet Your Needs

When it comes to the best real estate websites, most people think of Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia. However, these are not real estate broker websites, which contain IDX to display a full range of real-estate brokers and listings. Unknown to many people, the nationwide real estate portals generally do not get a full data feed (or IDX feed) from the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). This means that in many instances, they WILL NOT have ALL of the listings available. To get all of the local real estate listings, you should look at a local real estate broker or agent website – as they get direct access to the listing database held by the MLS.

In order to find the top real estate website to meet your needs, you have to conduct adequate research on the Web. This includes checking Google’s top real-estate websites – but also those firms that specialize in your particular area or region. With local search results continuing to be of paramount importance, you may be able to find local agents that are not affiliated with high-end commercial selling or buying firms. In fact, local agents tend to offer more value –since they specialize in your immediate area or vicinity.

What to Look for in any Real Estate Site?

The best real-estate websites should have content that is easy to scan and digest. They should also have templates that are easy to navigate, along with user-friendly menus and plenty of valuable resources. The latter can include links to social media posts pertaining to the current real-estate industry trends. Blogging is also essential for sites – and content should always be industry-specific and of the highest quality. Most of all, buyers or seller should be able to find the current pricing trends for their homes or properties. This includes how much homes are selling for – on average – in your area. This helps interested buyers make worthwhile offers to match what your asking offers as well.

What Else to Look For?

Real-estate websites must also be precise and concise. This means they must be able to effectively market your home to local and regional buyers. They should also offer comparative listings – which allow sellers to see average buying or selling rates in their respective areas. As always, there should be plenty of pertinent links along with contact information for all interested buyers and sellers.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:48:58 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=77The Best Real Estate Company for Timely and Profitable Sales Using Only The Best Real Estate Company The best real estate companies in the US offer the best closing rates. They also specialize in selling your home fast – but ensure the right buyers to meet your specific offers. With years of extensive industry experience, the best real estate brokers specialize in a range of services for buyers and sellers. This includes easy to access listings, along with professional customer services for interested buyers or sellers. They also offer virtual tours, along with physical tours and walk-throughs for interested clients. As always, the best real estate brokers are committed to excellence in meeting client needs. This includes professional real-estate photography – with captivating images – to effectively market and advertise your property. Real Estate Experience is Essential When looking for the right real estate brokers, they must have years of industry experience. Real estate companies must also stay abreast of the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to offer real-time results for new buyers and sellers. With the digital age upon us, agents should also utilize the latest technologies for optimal client communications. In fact, the social media platforms are a great for marketing new property listings, sales, and even short-sales in your area. These networks also enable buyers and sellers to connect, while answering any questions or concerns. By using social and mobile media technologies, agents are able to meet all buyer and seller needs without wasting time – or missing out on vital communications. Professional Services are a Must The best real-estate firms should also offer the following services for buyers and sellers: · Virtual tours, physical tours, walk-throughs, Open Houses, and short-sale services. · The ability to connect interested buyers to a range of available property listings –at any time. · Ensuring seller offers are met across the board – with the right buyers and the righty co-offers. · Professional photography, social media access, wireless device access, and customer service that leaves a smile on all buyer and seller faces. Choosing the Best Real Estate Broker

Using Only The Best Real Estate Company

The best real estate companies in the US offer the best closing rates. They also specialize in selling your home fast – but ensure the right buyers to meet your specific offers. With years of extensive industry experience, the best real estate brokers specialize in a range of services for buyers and sellers. This includes easy to access listings, along with professional customer services for interested buyers or sellers. They also offer virtual tours, along with physical tours and walk-throughs for interested clients. As always, the best real estate brokers are committed to excellence in meeting client needs. This includes professional real-estate photography – with captivating images – to effectively market and advertise your property.

Real Estate Experience is Essential

When looking for the right real estate brokers, they must have years of industry experience. Real estate companies must also stay abreast of the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to offer real-time results for new buyers and sellers. With the digital age upon us, agents should also utilize the latest technologies for optimal client communications. In fact, the social media platforms are a great for marketing new property listings, sales, and even short-sales in your area. These networks also enable buyers and sellers to connect, while answering any questions or concerns. By using social and mobile media technologies, agents are able to meet all buyer and seller needs without wasting time – or missing out on vital communications.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:36:04 +0000http://topusa.wpengine.com/?p=69Finding the Best Realtor to Sell Your Home or Property Fast Finding the Best Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home Fast Finding the best real estate agent does not have to be hard. However, it does require a little legwork and research to find the best realtor. With so many agents and firms competing on the market, how does a seller make the right choice? According to industry experts, it simply comes down to value and experience. In fact, the best real-estate agents must stay abreast of the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to secure timely results for buyers, sellers, and investors. They must also be able to find the right buyers for homes, along with connecting investors to home sellers in their respective areas. As always, the best realtors must be able to sell your home fast – and at the highest but fair market price. Finding the Right Agent There are several ways to find the right agent to meet your needs. For one, checking the Web is a great way to access realtor reviews and industry ratings. Whether for buyers or sellers, it is important to check client testimonials as well. This helps you make a worthwhile and informed decision about which real-estate agent or company to go with. You can also speak to friends, loved ones, or colleagues for agent referrals. In fact, this is one of the best ways to find a dependable, reliable, and dedicated realtor with years of extensive industry experience. Client referrals may also save you time on listing fees, as well as agent commissions for homes bought or sold. Realtor Services are Important Checking realtor services is also of paramount importance. In fact, they must offer a comprehensive range of services designed to sell your home. Always ensure your realtor offers the following: · Virtual and physical tours for interested buyers. · The right buyers that are willing to match your offers. · Professional services that help save you time, money, and frustration. For more information, simply check the Web or contact your local realtor today. How To Choose a Real Estate Agent

Finding the Best Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home Fast

Finding the best real estate agent does not have to be hard. However, it does require a little legwork and research to find the best realtor. With so many agents and firms competing on the market, how does a seller make the right choice? According to industry experts, it simply comes down to value and experience. In fact, the best real-estate agents must stay abreast of the latest industry trends and developments. This allows them to secure timely results for buyers, sellers, and investors. They must also be able to find the right buyers for homes, along with connecting investors to home sellers in their respective areas. As always, the best realtors must be able to sell your home fast – and at the highest but fair market price.

Finding the Right Agent

There are several ways to find the right agent to meet your needs. For one, checking the Web is a great way to access realtor reviews and industry ratings. Whether for buyers or sellers, it is important to check client testimonials as well. This helps you make a worthwhile and informed decision about which real-estate agent or company to go with. You can also speak to friends, loved ones, or colleagues for agent referrals. In fact, this is one of the best ways to find a dependable, reliable, and dedicated realtor with years of extensive industry experience. Client referrals may also save you time on listing fees, as well as agent commissions for homes bought or sold.

Realtor Services are Important

Checking realtor services is also of paramount importance. In fact, they must offer a comprehensive range of services designed to sell your home. Always ensure your realtor offers the following:

· Virtual and physical tours for interested buyers.

· The right buyers that are willing to match your offers.

· Professional services that help save you time, money, and frustration.

For more information, simply check the Web or contact your local realtor today.

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Don’t waist your time with the nationwide real estate portals, they don’t have all of the listings. We review real estate websites for their ease of use and listing database accuracy so you can find the home of your dreams with ease.

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What Makes a Top USA Real Estate Agent? Real Estate Agent Compared To A REALTOR® Top Real Estate Agents are typically members of the National Association of Realtors, and able to use the designation, REALTOR®. Along with the right to use the REALTOR® title in their...

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How To Find The Right Agent For You Remember how nervous you were when you bought your first house? Well get ready to experience that plus a little added anxiety now that you’re planning to sell your home. There are ways to lessen that anxiety and take some of the...

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Don’t just hire your cousin because they have a real estate license. Don’t hire your brothers, nephews gardener because they are an agent. You want the best of the best when representing your real estate transactions, you want the top real estate agent in your area.

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There are almost one million real estate websites in the USA. How do you know which one to use for the most accurate information? We look at a variety of metrics on the Top Real Esate Websites in the USA.

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The following terms and conditions govern all use of the http://topusarealestate.com website and all content, services and products available at or through the website (taken together, the Website). The Website is owned and operated by Top USA Real Estate (“Top USA Real Estate”). The Website is offered subject to your acceptance without modification of all of the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules, policies (including, without limitation, Top USA Real Estate’s Privacy Policy) and procedures that may be published from time to time on this Site by Top USA Real Estate (collectively, the “Agreement”).

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Your http://topusarealestate.com Account and Site. If you create a blog/site on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and blog, and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under the account and any other actions taken in connection with the blog. You must not describe or assign keywords to your blog in a misleading or unlawful manner, including in a manner intended to trade on the name or reputation of others, and Top USA Real Estate may change or remove any description or keyword that it considers inappropriate or unlawful, or otherwise likely to cause Top USA Real Estate liability. You must immediately notify Top USA Real Estate of any unauthorized uses of your blog, your account or any other breaches of security. Top USA Real Estate will not be liable for any acts or omissions by You, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of such acts or omissions.

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Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Top USA Real Estate and you concerning the subject matter hereof, and they may only be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized executive of Top USA Real Estate, or by the posting by Top USA Real Estate of a revised version. Except to the extent applicable law, if any, provides otherwise, this Agreement, any access to or use of the Website will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A, excluding its conflict of law provisions, and the proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to any of the same will be the state and federal courts located in Houston County, Texas. Except for claims for injunctive or equitable relief or claims regarding intellectual property rights (which may be brought in any competent court without the posting of a bond), any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be finally settled in accordance with the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service, Inc. (“JAMS”) by three arbitrators appointed in accordance with such Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Houston, Tx, in the English language and the arbitral decision may be enforced in any court. The prevailing party in any action or proceeding to enforce this Agreement shall be entitled to costs and attorneys’ fees. If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, that part will be construed to reflect the parties’ original intent, and the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect. A waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach thereof, in any one instance, will not waive such term or condition or any subsequent breach thereof. You may assign your rights under this Agreement to any party that consents to, and agrees to be bound by, its terms and conditions; Top USA Real Estate may assign its rights under this Agreement without condition. This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns.

Privacy Policy:

Top USA Real Estate (“Top USA Real Estate“) operates http://topusarealestate.com and may operate other websites. It is Top USA Real Estate’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our websites.

Website Visitors

Like most website operators, Top USA Real Estate collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Top USA Real Estate’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Top USA Real Estate’s visitors use its website. From time to time, Top USA Real Estate may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.

Top USA Real Estate also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on http://topusarealestate.com blogs/sites. Top USA Real Estate only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was left.

Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information

Certain visitors to Top USA Real Estate’s websites choose to interact with Top USA Real Estate in ways that require Top USA Real Estate to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Top USA Real Estate gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, we ask visitors who sign up at http://topusarealestate.com to provide a username and email address. Those who engage in transactions with Top USA Real Estate are asked to provide additional information, including as necessary the personal and financial information required to process those transactions. In each case, Top USA Real Estate collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor’s interaction with Top USA Real Estate. Top USA Real Estate does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below. And visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.

Aggregated Statistics

Top USA Real Estate may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its websites. Top USA Real Estate may display this information publicly or provide it to others. However, Top USA Real Estate does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below.

Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information

Top USA Real Estate discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Top USA Real Estate’s behalf or to provide services available at Top USA Real Estate’s websites, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. Some of those employees, contractors and affiliated organizations may be located outside of your home country; by using Top USA Real Estate’s websites, you consent to the transfer of such information to them. Top USA Real Estate will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Top USA Real Estate discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Top USA Real Estate believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Top USA Real Estate, third parties or the public at large. If you are a registered user of an Top USA Real Estate website and have supplied your email address, Top USA Real Estate may occasionally send you an email to tell you about new features, solicit your feedback, or just keep you up to date with what’s going on with Top USA Real Estate and our products. If you send us a request (for example via email or via one of our feedback mechanisms), we reserve the right to publish it in order to help us clarify or respond to your request or to help us support other users. Top USA Real Estate takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.

Cookies

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Top USA Real Estate uses cookies to help Top USA Real Estate identify and track visitors, their usage of Top USA Real Estate website, and their website access preferences. Top USA Real Estate visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using Top USA Real Estate’s websites, with the drawback that certain features of Top USA Real Estate’s websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

Business Transfers

If Top USA Real Estate, or substantially all of its assets, were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Top USA Real Estate goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of Top USA Real Estate may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.

Ads

Ads appearing on any of our websites may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This Privacy Policy covers the use of cookies by Top USA Real Estate and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Privacy Policy Changes

Although most changes are likely to be minor, Top USA Real Estate may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Top USA Real Estate’s sole discretion. Top USA Real Estate encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. If you have a http://topusarealestate.com account, you might also receive an alert informing you of these changes. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.